Accolade Engineering Consultancy logo
Senior Electrical/Mechanical Engineer

Accolade Engineering Consultancy

Job Type

Full-time

Work Type

On-Site

Location

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Experience

10 - 15 years
  • Provide Technical Support:
    Oversee and offer engineering and technical assistance to all electrical/mechanical work teams on-site.
  • Serve as Technical Advisor:
    Act as the technical expert on-site, offering guidance to subcontractors, skilled workers, and operatives.
  • Review Plans and Drawings:
    Verify the accuracy of plans, drawings, and quantities, ensuring correct calculations.
  • Interpret Drawings and Contract Documents:
    Analyze construction drawings and review contract documents, standards, and specifications before beginning any work to ensure all details are understood.
  • Coordinate with Other Trades:
    Supervise the work schedule and collaborate with other trades (such as civil, electrical, and mechanical teams) to ensure smooth execution and avoid any clashes.
  • Ensure Compliance with Standards:
    Guarantee that all work is carried out in accordance with the approved construction drawings, contract documents, project specifications, and applicable standards—whether local, national, or international.
  • Resource Planning:
    Estimate and allocate resources including manpower, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for electrical, mechanical, and related tasks before the work starts.
  • Daily Site Management:
    Manage day-to-day site activities, supervising and monitoring the labor force and the progress of work.
  • Oversee Quality and Safety:
    Supervise the implementation of quality control and ensure health and safety standards are maintained on-site.
  • Problem Solving:
    Resolve any unexpected technical challenges or issues that may arise during the project.
  • Collaboration and Communication:
    Attend meetings with other departments to keep them informed and hold weekly meetings to review the Site Engineer’s progress and upcoming workload.
  • Document and Learn from Issues:
    Keep track of any issues encountered on-site to prevent recurrence and support the implementation of a lessons-learned program.
  • Manage Variation Claims:
    Review and manage any variation claims, particularly focusing on avoiding contractor claims, and coordinate with the design office on the matter.
  • Progress Reporting:
    Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports to the Resident Engineer (RE).
  • Client/Contractor Meetings:
    Attend weekly meetings with the client and main contractor to provide updates and discuss progress.
  • Inspect and Approve Installations:
    Inspect installations to ensure they comply with local authority regulations and approve them accordingly.
  • Contract Document Review:
    Take responsibility for reviewing and approving various contract documents submitted by contractors.
  • Review Method Statements and Material Proposals:
    Review installation method statements and assess electrical/mechanical service material proposals to ensure they meet technical performance requirements. Provide feedback to the Project Manager on the suitability of these proposals.
  • Final Inspection and Defects List:
    Conduct the final project snagging process and compile a list of defects for the contractor to address.
  • Project Handover:
    Participate in the project handover meetings with the contractor and client to ensure a smooth transition and completion of the project